James Iles

Domain investment community manager @GoDaddy. Formerly the publisher of https://t.co/N0KN3UrLDG and writer @domainnamewire, @namepros, @mediaoptions and @domainsherpa.

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Announcing GoDaddy’s next Premium Auction Event

1 month ago | godaddy.com | James Iles

We’re back with another highly anticipated Premium Auction Event from GoDaddy! Beginning June 10th and ending June 17th and 18th, this auction features over 1,000 investment-grade domain names, including Broker.net, Rearrange.com, and Zag.io. Access the full list of domains here, plus starting bids. Following the success of our Premium Auction Event in March, multiple partners are returning with some top domains.
What's New at Afternic? Transaction Assurance Upgrades, Self-Brokerage, and More

2 months ago | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

This year has already brought major advances to Afternic. From Transaction Assurance to Self-Brokerage and more, 2025 has delivered significant product leaps for domain sellers. Below, we’re recapping the most impactful releases and highlighting some new features you may not have experienced yet. 1. Transaction Assurance: Automation, Speed, and TransparencyOne of the most notable releases this year was the overhaul of our domain delivery system – Transaction Assurance (TA).
Meet Prakash, Afternic’s Product Manager – What's in store for 2025? - Afternic Blog

Mar 14, 2025 | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

As the world’s premier domain marketplace, Afternic has scores of staff focused on bringing domain sellers success. From engineers to designers, to support staff and sales, Afternic’s a sizable operation. At the helm of the platform’s development is Senior Product Manager, Prakash Sadarangani. Leading backend and front-end operations at Afternic, Prakash brings a wealth of experience this highly demanding role.
Fast Transfer Resubmission Comes to Afternic

Mar 6, 2025 | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

In January, we unveiled a highly-anticipated tool at Afternic, enabling users to process pending review domain names directly via the user interface, without needing support intervention. This tool quickly gained popularity as thousands of listings were processed within the first few weeks. We’ve received a wealth of positive feedback, with many sellers requesting the inclusion of Fast Transfer re-processing. Today, we’re launching the next step for the tool, Fast Transfer resubmission.
Afternic's 2024 TLD Rundown: .com Reigns, .ai Surges

Feb 20, 2025 | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

It’s time to reflect on 2024 at Afternic, with a look at the domain market dynamics. From top-performing TLDs to sell-through rates, and from average sales prices to revenue per domain, there’s plenty to unpack. Let’s dive into the charts and see what they reveal. Top TLDs: .com Reigns, .ai SurgesThe first chart highlights the sales price volume by TLD at Afternic in 2024. Unsurprisingly, .com continues to dominate the domain market, accounting for a significant portion of this chart.
Master Afternic with Domain Academy’s Exclusive Masterclass

Feb 14, 2025 | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

In recent years, Afternic has introduced a series of innovative products and features, creating new opportunities for sellers. From Lease to Own and Custom Checkout Link, to the Lead Center and Custom Lander, Afternic has demonstrated its commitment to the investor experience, sustaining its position as the world’s largest domain name marketplace. With these powerful features at your disposal, you might be wondering how to maximize their potential for your portfolio.
Introducing Afternic's New Pending Review Self-Serve System: Streamlining Your Domain Management

Jan 22, 2025 | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

We know that one of the most significant pain points for sellers is handling domains in review. The process often required lengthy support interactions and could delay getting your domains to market. Today, we’re changing that. We’re introducing the Pending Review self-serve system, a powerful new tool that puts control back in your hands. This transforms how you manage domain listings under review at Afternic, making the process faster, simpler, and more transparent than ever before.
Start the Year with a Strong Domain Portfolio: Essential Tasks for Afternic Sellers

Jan 7, 2025 | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

As 2025 begins, it’s crucial for domain sellers at Afternic to take stock of their portfolios to ensure they’re ready for the coming year. A healthy portfolio provides an important foundation as a domain name seller, and the end of the year offers a valuable opportunity to check some of the basic aspects of your Afternic portfolio. With help from our expert Afternic account managers, here’s a comprehensive checklist of tasks to perform at Afternic, along with guidance on how to execute each one. 1.
What’s in store at GoDaddy Auctions? Meet product manager Bartosz Mozyrko

Dec 10, 2024 | godaddy.com | James Iles

Whether you’re an experienced domain name investor or a first-time buyer, GoDaddy Auctions is the premier expired domain name auction platform, providing access to thousands of desirable domains every day. We’re diving into the expiry landscape with Bartosz Mozyrko, GoDaddy Auctions' visionary product manager. With a rich background that includes a pivotal role at Uniregistry, Bart brings a wealth of experience and insight to his current position, driving forward some exciting initiatives.
What’s new? Faster bulk uploads, bulk CamelCasing, and confirmations

Dec 5, 2024 | blog.afternic.com | James Iles

Afternic’s bulk upload system may be familiar to you, especially if you have hundreds or thousands of domain names listed. Bulk upload reduces the time spent managing your portfolio, allowing you to spend more time on other domain investing activities. Behind the scenes, our team has been upgrading the entire system, making it faster and simpler to make updates to your portfolio. We’ve also made some improvements to bring more visibility and utility into the bulk upload system.